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Bereavement

Last updated on Monday, December 9, 2024

Firstly, may we offer our sympathy to you, your family and friends during this very sad time. Please find below some information to assist you. What we do The Bereavement Services team aims to ensure that the families of patients who have passed away in our hospital are cared for from the poin...

End of Life and Bereavement Care

Last updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

We understand this is an incredibly difficult time. Whether your loved one is nearing the end of life or you are coming to terms with the death of someone close to you, our teams at WUTH are here - to guide, support and care for you with compassion, dignity and respect. This section of our websi...

Bereavement Midwife organises memorial for families affected by baby loss

Last updated on Thursday, October 17, 2024

As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) hosted a poignant memorial service at Arrowe Park Hospital, offering solace and support to parents and families who have experienced the heartache of baby loss. More than a hundred attendees – parents, families, and...

Useful links and other support

Last updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

National Bereavement and End of Life Support In addition to the support available through WUTH and our Wirral partners, a number of national organisations offer free, confidential support to anyone who has been bereaved or is facing the end of life. Bereavement support Cruse Bereavement Supp...

When someone dies

Last updated on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

After your loved one has died, support does not end. Our Bereavement Care Team, alongside our partner organisations across the Wirral, can help with: Guidance through practical next steps, including registering the death A keepsake from our Making Memories initiative, where appropriate Signp...

Visiting the mortuary

Last updated on Friday, May 29, 2026

For families wishing to visit their loved one in the mortuary, this can be arranged by appointment only. To support care after death we recommend that visiting is kept to 20 minutes, however individual circumstances will be considered and accommodated where possible. Visiting can be arranged for...

Age UK bereavement support leaflet